Showroom Director - Contemporary Womenswear
17 hours ago
New York
Showroom Director – Womenswear Showroom (NYC) Location: New York, NY (In-person / Hybrid) Company: Babel Fair Showroom About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Showroom Director to lead our womenswear multi-line wholesale showroom (). This role oversees wholesale sales strategy, brand partnerships, showroom operations, and team performance. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with deep relationships in the contemporary market, excellent operational instincts, and a proven track record of driving revenue across both specialty boutiques and major retailers. This is a senior role responsible for elevating the showroom, optimizing systems, managing a high-performing team, and delivering an exceptional experience to our brands and buyers. Key Responsibilities Sales Leadership • Lead seasonal and annual sales strategy for all womenswear brands., • Drive revenue through appointments, outreach, and relationship management across boutiques and majors., • Oversee sales pipeline, multi-round outreach, follow-ups, and closing performance., • Build assortments, advise buyers, and lead appointments during market weeks., • Identify new retail partners and business opportunities. Brand Strategy & Partnerships • Serve as primary contact for assigned brands; maintain exceptional communication and trust., • Guide brands on US market expectations, pricing, delivery calendars, and assortment strategy., • Manage POs, cancellations, fit updates, shipping timelines, and production issues., • Provide seasonal feedback and opportunities based on retailer behavior and sales data. Showroom Operations • Oversee showroom setup, merchandising, and appointment flow., • Manage sample tracking, shipments, line organization, and inventory., • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of order confirmations, PO tracking, and logistical follow-through., • Maintain smooth processes between sales team, brands, and retailers. Team Management • Manage sales executives, coordinators, and support staff., • Set KPIs, weekly goals, outreach targets, and accountability systems., • Hold team meetings; review sales pipeline, performance, and deadlines., • Train, mentor, and develop team members to maintain a high standard of selling and communication. Reporting & Systems • Use CRM tools (Seladex, Joor, Nuorder etc.) to track sales activity and performance., • Build and maintain dashboards, outreach logs, and buyer engagement reports., • Improve workflows and develop SOPs for consistent operations., • Analyze performance to inform strategy and process improvements. Qualifications • 6+ years of experience in wholesale fashion sales, showroom leadership, or fashion brand wholesale., • Strong retailer relationships across boutiques and majors, • Proven ability to drive revenue and manage multiple brands simultaneously., • Strong understanding of IMUs, margins, shipping windows, 3PL knowledge, and production calendars., • Exceptional communication, relationship building, and negotiation skills., • Experience managing and developing sales teams., • Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Compensation • Salary: Salary plus commission, • Benefits: Health, PTO, 401K How to Apply Please only apply if you have wholesale fashion experience. Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to with the subject line “Showroom Director Application – [Your Name]”.